Thread: Katanga 1961-63 - "Swedens last war"
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Old 25-01-05, 13:24
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Default Fighting for the Roundabout
On 4th December 1961 Kongolese troops led by Belgian gendarmes attacked and captured the Roundabout (RONDELLEN - upper orange dot on map).

The Ghurka Bn retook the Roundabout 5th December 13H00 supported by two Swedish SKP:s.

Picture: Swedish SKP m/42 with twin 8 mm HMG m/36.
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